The 2024 Villanova Wildcats football team represented Villanova University as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference (CAA) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Wildcats were led by eight-year head coach Mark Ferrante and played home games at Villanova Stadium located in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| 6:00 p.m. | No. 25 Youngstown State* | No. 6 | | FloSports | W 24–17 | 5,421 |
September 7 | 6:00 p.m. | at Colgate* | No. 5 | | ESPN+ | W 28–3 | 2,619 |
September 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Towson | No. 5 | - Villanova Stadium
- Villanova, PA
| FloSports | W 14–13 | 4,219 |
September 21 | 12:00 p.m. | at Maryland* | No. 5 | | BTN | L 20–38 | 38,006 |
September 28 | 6:00 p.m. | LIU* | No. 6 | - Villanova Stadium
- Villanova, PA
| FloSports | W 24–10 | 6,111 |
October 5 | 3:30 p.m. | at Stony Brook | No. 6 | | FloSports | W 42–24 | 6,142 |
October 19 | 1:00 p.m. | at Maine | No. 5 | | FloSports | L 7–35 | 6,860 |
October 26 | 3:30 p.m. | New Hampshire | No. 13 | - Villanova Stadium
- Villanova, PA
| FloSports | W 14–6 | 5,015 |
November 2 | 1:00 p.m. | at Hampton | No. 13 | | FloSports | W 20–14 | 1,454 |
November 9 | 1:00 p.m. | North Carolina A&T | No. 12 | - Villanova Stadium
- Villanova, PA
| FloSports | W 31–3 | 4,009 |
November 16 | 12:00 p.m. | at Monmouth | No. 9 | | FloSports | L 33–40 | 2,856 |
November 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Delaware | No. 15 | | FloSports | W 38–28 | 7,105 |
November 30 | 2:00 p.m. | No. 22 Eastern Kentucky* | No. 12 | | ESPN+ | W 22–17 | 1,722 |
December 7 | 2:00 p.m. | at No. 6 Incarnate Word* | No. 12 | | ESPN+ | L 6–13 | 1,926 |
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Game summaries
vs. No. 25 Youngstown State
Game One – No. 25 Youngstown State Penguins (0-0) at No. 6 Villanova Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
at Villanova Stadium, Villanova, PA
- Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
- Game time: 6:00 PM
- TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
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- First quarter
- (8:57) VILL – Ethan Gettman 42-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 2:43; Villanova 3–0)
- (1:23) VILL – Connor Watkins 14-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 4:04; Villanova 10–0)
- Second quarter
- (6:28) YSU – Andrew Lastovka 27-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 65 yards, 9:47; Villanova 10–3)
- (2:20) VILL – Isaiah Ragland 3-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 3:57; Villanova 17–3)
- Third quarter
- (10:52) VILL – Connor Watkins 29-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 4 plays, 88 yards, 2:23; Villanova 24–3)
- (1:30) YSU – Cyrus Traugh 18-yard pass from Beau Brungard, Andrew Lastovka kick (Drive: 15 plays, 72 yards, 9:14; Villanova 24–10)
- Fourth quarter
- (4:24) YSU – Tyshon King 1-yard run, Andrew Lastovka kick (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:18; Villanova 24–17)
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Statistics |
YSU |
VILL
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First downs |
21 |
15
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Total yards |
321 |
336
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Rushing yards |
169 |
246
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Passing yards |
152 |
90
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
18-25-2 |
6-17-0
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Time of possession |
36:12 |
23:48
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Youngstown State |
Passing |
Beau Brungard |
18/25, 152 yards, TD, 2 INT
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Rushing |
Beau Brungard |
16 carries, 82 yards
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Receiving |
Cyrus Traugh |
3 receptions, 42 yards, TD
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Villanova |
Passing |
Connor Watkins |
6/17, 90 yards
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Rushing |
Connor Watkins |
10 carries, 107 yards, 2 TD
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Receiving |
Jabriel Mace |
1 reception, 35 yards
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at Colgate
Game Two – No. 5 Villanova Wildcats (1–0) at Colgate Raiders (0–1) – Game summary
at Andy Kerr Stadium • Hamilton, NY
- Date: September 7, 2024
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First quarter
- (2:59) VILL – Devin Smith 71-yard pass from Connor Watkins, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:51; Villanova 7–0)
- Second quarter
- (14:04) COLG – Luke Vogeler 39-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:55; Villanova 7–3)
- Third quarter
- (11:53) VILL – Isaiah Ragland 1-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:59; Villanova 14–3)
- Fourth quarter
- (10:06) VILL – Devin Smith 8-yard pass from Connor Watkins, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 5:59; Villanova 21–3)
- (3:59) VILL – Connor Watkins 13-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:57; Villanova 28–3)
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Statistics |
VILL |
COLG
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First downs |
20 |
18
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Total yards |
379 |
264
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Rushing yards |
132 |
86
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Passing yards |
247 |
178
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
18-28-0 |
24-42-1
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Time of possession |
29:09 |
30:51
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Villanova |
Passing |
Connor Watkins |
18/28, 247 yards, 2 TD
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Rushing |
Isaiah Ragland |
12 carries, 58 yards, TD
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Receiving |
Devin Smith |
6 receptions, 116 yards, 2 TD
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Colgate |
Passing |
Michael Brescia |
16/32, 140 yards
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Rushing |
Michael Brescia |
14 carries, 57 yards
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Receiving |
Treyvhon Saunders |
5 receptions 54 yards
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vs. Towson
Game Three – Towson Tigers (1–1) at No. 5 Villanova Wildcats (2–0) – Game summary
at Villanova Stadium, Villanova, PA
- Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
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- First quarter
- (8:39) TOW – Carter Runyon 30-yard pass from Sean Brown, Keegan Vaughan kick (Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 2:12; Towson 7–0)
- Second quarter
- (12:10) VILL – Jaylan Sanchez 20-yard pass from Connor Watkins, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:46; Tied 7–7)
- Third quarter
- (11:09) TOW – Keegan Vaughan 41-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:47; Towson 10–7)
- (1:16) VILL – Jaylan Sanchez 6-yard pass from Connor Watkins, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:31; Villanova 14–10)
- Fourth quarter
- (11:23) TOW – Keegan Vaughan 23-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:48; Villanova 14–13)
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Statistics |
TOW |
VILL
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First downs |
17 |
20
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Total yards |
394 |
351
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Rushing yards |
161 |
235
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Passing yards |
233 |
116
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
20-38-0 |
14-25-0
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Time of possession |
26:57 |
33:03
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Towson |
Passing |
Sean Brown |
20/36, 233 yards, TD
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Rushing |
Devin Matthews |
14 carries, 135 yards
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Receiving |
Carter Runyon |
6 receptions, 88 yards, TD
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Villanova |
Passing |
Connor Watkins |
14/25, 116 yards, 2 TD
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Rushing |
Isaiah Ragland |
17 carries, 141 yards
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Receiving |
Jaylan Sanchez |
4 receptions, 59 yards, 2 TD
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at Maryland (FBS)
Game Four – No. 5 Villanova Wildcats (3–0) at Maryland Terrapins (FBS) (2–1) – Game summary
at SECU Stadium • College Park, MD
- Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
- Game time: 12:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Wind: S 6 mph
- Game attendance: 38,006
- Referee: Greg Sujack
- TV announcers (BTN): Mark Followill (play-by-play) and Anthony Herron (analyst)
Game information
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- First quarter
- (9:38) UMD – Kaden Prather 18-yard pass from Billy Edwards Jr., Jack Howes kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:22; Maryland 7–0)
- (5:52) UMD – Roman Hemby 6-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:44; Maryland 14–0)
- (1:29) UMD – Jack Howes 46-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 29 yards, 3:14; Maryland 17–0)
- Second quarter
- (2:39) UMD – Nolan Ray 1-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:49; Maryland 24–0)
- Third quarter
- (7:17) VIL – Ethan Gettman 33-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -8 yards, 1:20; Maryland 24–3)
- (4:15) VIL – Devin Smith 17-yard pass from Connor Watkins, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 3:00; Maryland 24–10)
- (0:36) UMD – Tai Felton 9-yard pass from Billy Edwards Jr., Jack Howes kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:39; Maryland 31–10)
- Fourth quarter
- (10:33) VIL – Ethan Gettman 37-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 5:03; Maryland 31–13)
- (9:06) UMD – MJ Morris 14-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:27; Maryland 38–13)
- (1:11) VIL – Tanner Maddocks 8-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:14; Maryland 38–20)
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Statistics |
VILL |
MD
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First downs |
20 |
25
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Total yards |
231 |
497
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Rushing yards |
75 |
159
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Passing yards |
156 |
338
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
16–33–0 |
29–34–1
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Time of possession |
32:16 |
27:44
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Villanova |
Passing |
Connor Watkins |
12/29, 106 yards, TD
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Rushing |
Ja'briel Mace |
2 carries, 24 yards
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Receiving |
Devin Smith |
5 receptions, 62 yards, TD
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Maryland |
Passing |
Billy Edwards Jr. |
28/32, 328 yards, 2 TD, INT
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Rushing |
Roman Hemby |
14 carries, 67 yards, TD
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Receiving |
Tai Felton |
14 receptions, 157 yards, TD
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vs. LIU
Game Five – LIU Sharks (0–4) at No. 6 Villanova Wildcats (3–1) – Game summary
at Villanova Stadium, Villanova, PA
- Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: NE 8 mph
- Game attendance: 6,111
- Referee: Todd Bowman
- TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
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- First quarter
- (7:55) VIL – Ethan Gettman 24-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 84 yards, 6:55; Villanova 3–0)
- (3:04) VIL – Isaiah Ragland 12-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 1:57; Villanova 10–0)
- Second quarter
- (0:34) VIL – Isaiah Ragland 1-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 1:57; Villanova 17–0)
- Third quarter
No scoring plays
- Fourth quarter
- (14:55) VIL – David Avit 5-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:17; Villanova 24–0)
- (12:12) LIU – Pat Bowen 25-yard run, Michael Coney kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:43; Villanova 24–7)
- (6:33) LIU – Michael Coney 42-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 4:04; Villanova 24–10)
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Statistics |
LIU |
VILL
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First downs |
10 |
22
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Total yards |
176 |
392
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Rushing yards |
96 |
264
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Passing yards |
80 |
128
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
11–24–0 |
10–19–0
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Time of possession |
22:55 |
37:05
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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LIU |
Passing |
Luca Stanzani |
11/24, 80 yards
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Rushing |
Ludovick Choquette |
9 carries, 62 yards
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Receiving |
Michael Love |
3 receptions, 36 yards
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Villanova |
Passing |
Connor Watkins |
10/18, 128 yards
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Rushing |
David Avit |
24 carries, 160 yards, TD
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Receiving |
Jaylan Sanchez |
2 receptions, 55 yards
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at Stony Brook
Game Six – No. 6 Villanova Wildcats (4–1) at Stony Brook Seawolves (4–1) – Game summary
at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium • Stony Brook, NY
- Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 PM EST
- Game weather: Sunny
- Game attendance: 6,142
- Referee: Paul Matt Overton
- TV announcers (FloSports): Jonny Wincott (play-by-play), Brandon London (analyst) and Matt Levine (sideline)
Game information
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- First quarter
- (9:24) SBU – Roland Dempster 9-yard run, Enda Kirby kick (Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 0:53; Stony Brook 7–0)
- (0:00) VIL – Lucas Kopecky 26-yard pass from Connor Watkins, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 3:03; Tied 7–7)
- Second quarter
- (10:13) SBU – Roland Dempster 2-yard run, Enda Kirby kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:47; Stony Brook 14–7)
- (3:03) VIL – David Avit 1-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:36; Tied 14–14)
- (0:00) SBU – Enda Kirby 24-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:33; Stony Brook 17–14)
- Third quarter
- (10:05) SBU – Roland Dempster 1-yard run, Enda Kirby kick (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:48; Stony Brook 24–14)
- (7:08) VIL – David Avit 1-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 2 plays, 26 yards, 0:42; Stony Brook 24–21)
- (3:47) VIL – David Avit 59-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:22; Villanova 28–24)
- Fourth quarter
- (8:40) VIL – David Avit 72-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:11; Villanova 35–24)
- (2:26) VIL – Ja'briel Mace 21-yard run, Ethan Gettman kick (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 5:05; Villanova 42–24)
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Statistics |
VILL |
STBK
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First downs |
19 |
18
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Total yards |
432 |
310
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Rushing yards |
280 |
163
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Passing yards |
152 |
147
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
9–19–0 |
22–32–1
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Time of possession |
28:02 |
31:58
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Villanova |
Passing |
Connor Watkins |
9/19, 152 yards, TD
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Rushing |
David Avit |
13 carries, 183 yards, 4 TD
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Receiving |
Jaylan Sanchez |
3 receptions, 38 yards
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Stony Brook |
Passing |
Tyler Knoop |
22/32, 147 yards, INT
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Rushing |
Roland Dempster |
24 carries, 115 yards, 3 TD
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Receiving |
Cal Redman |
3 receptions, 50 yards
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at Maine
Game Seven – No. 5 Villanova Wildcats (5–1) at Maine Black Bears (3–3) – Game summary
at Alfond Sports Stadium • Orono, ME
- Date: Saturday October 19, 2024
- Game time: 1:00 PM EST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
VILL |
ME
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Villanova |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Maine |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs. New Hampshire
Game Eight – New Hampshire Wildcats (4–3) at No. 13 Villanova Wildcats (5–2) – Game summary
at Villanova Stadium, Villanova, PA
- Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
UNH |
VILL
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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New Hampshire |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Villanova |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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at Hampton
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
VILL |
HAMP
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Villanova |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Hampton |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs. North Carolina A&T
Game Ten – North Carolina A&T Aggies (1–8) at No. 12 Villanova Wildcats (7–2) – Game summary
at Villanova Stadium, Villanova, PA
- Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
- Game time: 1:00 p.m.
- TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
NCAT |
VILL
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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North Carolina A&T |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Villanova |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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at Monmouth
Game Eleven – No. 12 Villanova Wildcats (8–2) at Monmouth Hawks (4–6) – Game summary
at Kessler Field • West Long Branch, NJ
- Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
- Game time: 12:00 PM EST
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
VILL |
MONM
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Villanova |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Monmouth |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs. Delaware (Battle of the Blue)
Game Twelve – Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (9–1) at No. 15 Villanova Wildcats (8–3) – Game summary
at Villanova Stadium, Villanova, PA
- Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
- Game time: 1:00 p.m.
- TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
DEL |
VILL
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Delaware |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Villanova |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs. No. 22 Eastern Kentucky (NCAA Division I playoff–first round)
Game Thirteen – No. 22 Eastern Kentucky (8–4) at No. 12 Villanova Wildcats (9–3) – Game summary
at Villanova Stadium, Villanova, PA
- Date: Saturday November 30, 2024
- Game time: 2:00 p.m.
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Mike Corey (play-by-play) and Jordan Reid (analyst)
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
EKU |
VILL
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Eastern Kentucky |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Villanova |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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at No. 6 Incarnate Word (NCAA Division I playoff–second round)
Game information
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- First quarter
None
- Second quarter
- UIW – 8:48 Brack Peacock 23 yard field goal
UIW 3-0 Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 5:46
- VILL – 4:02 Ethan Gettman 49 yard field goal
Tied 3-3 Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:08
- Third quarter
- VILL – 2:24 Ethan Gettman 52 yard field goal
VILL 6-3 Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:02
- Fourth quarter
- UIW – 14:08 Roy Alexander 17 yard pass from Zach Calzada, Brack Peacock kick
UIW 10-6 Drive 8 plays, 77 yards, 0:52
- UIW – 4:14 Brack Peacock 35 yard field goal
UIW 13-6 Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 5:23
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Statistics |
VILL |
UIW
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First downs |
9 |
25
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Total yards |
138 |
441
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Rushing yards |
35 |
259
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Passing yards |
103 |
182
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
12–27–1 |
22–37–0
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Time of possession |
23:45 |
36:15
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Villanova |
Passing |
Connor Watkins |
12/27, 103 yards, INT
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Rushing |
David Avit |
10 carries, 36 yards
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Receiving |
Jaylan Sanchez |
6 receptions, 54 yards
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Incarnate Word |
Passing |
Zach Calzada |
22/37, 182 yards, TD
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Rushing |
Lontrell Turner |
18 carries, 120 yards
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Receiving |
Jalen Walthall |
6 receptions, 75 yards
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